When you have to start work at 16 years old to contribute to the household budget, how do you avoid becoming trapped in low-income employment? And how do you meaningfully re-enter the workplace as a young single mum?

In this episode of the Challenging University Podcast, IT channel legend Julie Simpson shares:

• The impact of her dad’s death on her education and family circumstances
• How she carved out a rewarding career of her own choosing
• Why she and her husband sold their house to fund the creation of the business at a time when they had four children under the age of 12 between them
• The difference between being academic and being smart – and how she tests for this in interviews
• Tips for business founders on how to hand over the reins Julie’s story is one of resilience, confidence and being alert to opportunities.

Listen here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oqsfHJNFolA4c8RQW6Wdk?si=b230dbd48bc64da0

To find out more about Julie’s organisation, visit www.resourceit.net